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Emotional intelligence as a predictor of adolescent smoking cessation success

The purpose of this research is to determine the impact of emotional intelligence on the success of various strategies to prevent smoking in adolescents.

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Genetic mutations and calcium channel dysfunction in malignant hyperthermia

Malignant Hyperthermia Association of the United States reports that, "The sudden unexpected death of a healthy individual undergoing minor surgery is a tragedy almost beyond comprehension in this day of modern medical miracles.

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Evaluating a school-based violence prevention curriculum for middle school students

According to study by Lockwood (1997) rates of violence in the adolescent population has increased by 16% over the last few years. Students who engage in violent acts are not necessarily cognizant of the potential harm of their actions.

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Effects of caffeine on short-term memory and alertness

Caffeine, particularly in the form of coffee, is one of the most popular ways to wake one's brain up in the morning. The effects of coffee on the body and on the brain have been a topic of dispute for many years.

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Herodotus and the origins of Greek historiography

History as a discipline begins with the Greeks, notably with Horodotus and Thucydides. Herodotus is known as the father of history, changing what had previously been largely an interest in myths and legends into an interest in the causes and consequences of actual events.

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Teacher-centered and student-centered educational philosophies compared

Progressivism, Social Reconstructionism and Existentialism vs." Essentialism and Perennialism The face of the American educational system has been changing dramatically over the past several decades.

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Postpartum depression in first-time mothers over thirty-five

The concern over women of advanced maternal age (over 35) giving birth has had a long history. There are many that think it is dangerous, and not just for the physical health of the mother, but for her mental and emotional health as well.

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Affirmative action's effectiveness in remedying racial and sexual discrimination

Why? Affirmative action is regarded as the set of preferences and quotas, which are offered within prescribed limits of time and scope, with the purpose to 'benefit the least advantaged or to achieve a certain proportionality of benefits between the more advantaged and the less advantaged in…

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Pediatric case study of Jack's developmental and nutritional assessment

Jack is a 5-year 4-month-old male seen on pediatric rotation. He was hospitalized for the placement of PE tubes secondary to recurrent otitis media. He was the result of a full term birth, delivered via cesarean section. Pregnancy was uneventful. He is the only child of a single mother, Donna.

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Stress management and social skills training for children with ADHD

Behavioral disorders among children are becoming increasingly prevalent among students in primary and elementary schools. These disorders are often, and usually, accompanied by disruptive behaviors, which affect not only the children themselves, but teachers, other students, and parents.

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